Multifamily Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager’s role is to plan and manage construction activities from conception to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities include project planning, budget management, schedule implementation, compliance with quality standards, contract administration, and safety program management.

Worksite & Reporting

Worksite location at construction jobsite trailer or main offices, depending on company needs. Reports to executive team members (VP of Construction, VP of Operations, CEO, etc.) and works closely with Project Superintendent, jobsite staff, main office staff, vendors, subcontractors, design professionals, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure construction activities move according to predetermined schedule; mitigate and report potential delays by monitoring progress and holding weekly status meetings with team members, subcontractors, and clients.
• Coordinate efforts of all project parties, including clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and laborers.
• Maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Conduct daily inspections to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other applicable regulations.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Identify elements of project design and construction likely to produce constructability issues and plan coordination problems prior to beginning construction.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, subcontractors, and clients.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers completing specific scopes of the project.
• Prepare subcontracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements.
• Manage the budget, track project expenses, and minimize exposure and risk.
• Collect, review, and approve progress payments submitted by subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Serve as a key link with clients and review deliverables prepared by the team before passing to the client.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in construction science, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-family, wood framing, structural concrete, construction projects.
• Third-party general contractor experience is a plus.

Skills and Specialized Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Good client management and goodwill-building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead, and boost morale of teams.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively across construction sites.
• Physical and mental fitness.
• Strong focus on quality.
• Recent working knowledge and competence of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Knowledge and experience in Prolog or similar Project Management Software is a plus.
• Maintain company confidentiality.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (DOE)
• Strong bonus structure
• Benefits package
• Gas and cell allowance
• PTO & sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan